Backup Google Chrome Settings Without Sync (2025 Guide)

In this article, we will show you how to backup Google Chrome settings without sync. Simply follow the steps below.

Create a Chrome Settings Backup Without Sync

To create a Google Chrome settings backup without sync, follow the process below.

1. Export Your Chrome Bookmarks

Go to the three-dot menu, select “Bookmarks,” then “Bookmark Manager.”

Click the three dots again and choose “Export Bookmarks.” Save the file.

2. Backup Your Chrome Extensions

Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar. Enable “Developer mode” and click “Pack extension” for each. Save the files.

3. Copy the Chrome User Data Folder

For Windows: Find C:\Users\[YourUser]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data in your file explorer. Copy the “User Data” folder and save it.

For Mac: Go to ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/ in Finder. Copy the “Default” folder and save it.

4. Export Saved Passwords from Chrome

Go to Chrome Settings and select Autofill and Passwords. Click on “Google Password Manager.”

In the new tab, access the settings and select the option to export passwords.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to do Chrome settings backup without sync. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to access the bluetooth settings in Chrome and how to manage Google maps settings in Chrome.